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AIRROW

VERTICUTTER / SCARIFIER

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for AIRROW

Page 1: ...AIRROW VERTICUTTER SCARIFIER Owner s Manual...

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Page 3: ...Safety 4 Controls 4 1 Pulley Clutch Handle 4 2 Lifting Lowering Handle 4 3 Motion Lever 4 4 Neutral Lever 4 5 Choke Throttle Controls 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 Start Up 5 3 D...

Page 4: ...th 380mm Cutting Depth 0 25mm maximum with standard blades Blades Tungsten carbide tipped spring steel Blade Size Part Number 0381 190mm Diameter 1mm tip Blade Tip Speed 2150m min at 3600 rpm Weight 1...

Page 5: ...sulting in potential injury to the operator or damage to the machinery This machine is not for use in anything other than the soil profiles typically to be found on the sporting fields mentioned above...

Page 6: ...described in this manual 2 2 Warning Symbols Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate important safety issues When either or both of these symbols are present the operator mu...

Page 7: ...spares and equipment to service any and all of your requirements Use only genuine Graden parts substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the safety and performance standards required fo...

Page 8: ...undergoing development on the basis of experience and market needs At the time of printing material in this manual was current but may vary due to the aforementioned ongoing development Graden Industr...

Page 9: ...s not a normal situation DANGER Never operate the Verticutter with any of the covers or safety guards removed or not properly secured 3 2 Training WARNING Read this manual completely before learning h...

Page 10: ...engine in an enclosed area because exhaust gases are toxic DANGER The engine uses highly flammable petroleum fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases Only add fuel to or run the engine in the open never...

Page 11: ...blades before attempting to start the Verticutter Always raise the rotor blades before attempting to start the machine Always disengage the blades and raise them when crossing gravel walkways roads et...

Page 12: ...Verticutter after each use Verify that all warning labels and decals are present visible and legible Periodically check that all bolts fasteners and catches are secure and in safe operating condition...

Page 13: ...ever towards you until you hit the stop bracket 4 3 Motion Lever Located on the right hand side of steering column This lever controls forward motion of the Verticutter Pulling the lever towards you u...

Page 14: ...r is in the stop full back position 4 Turn engine switch to ON 5 Move fuel valve lever to the ON position 6 Operate the choke lever in the direction of the arrow 7 Slide the engine lever about half wa...

Page 15: ...tain a straight line while the blades are cutting Trying to change direction while the blades are in the turf may lead to a furrowing scalping action and can put undue stress on the blades and belts 7...

Page 16: ...ce can result in expensive repairs to the machine WARNING Under no circumstances tilt the Verticutter forward to carry out under deck maintenance For the purpose of under deck servicing tilting the ma...

Page 17: ...too tight only enough to engage the blades and not incur slippage of the belts under load 6 1 3 Jackshaft Drive Belt This belt is spring tensioned and does not need re tensioning 6 1 4 Transmission Dr...

Page 18: ...ard travel and successive blades offset one face on the rotor shaft 9 Re fit the bearing housing and pulley on the end of the rotor shaft and re install into the rotor shaft housing 10 Swivel the reta...

Page 19: ...ove the belt from either the jackshaft or the engine pulley 4 Re fit a new jackshaft belt again by levering the idler pulley mechanism up to reduce tension on the belt and allow you to place it around...

Page 20: ...instructions 5 Carefully remove the oil drip tray 6 Dispose of the waste oil as required by local laws 6 4 Maintenance Schedule During first 4 hours Check tension on all belts regularly tension as re...

Page 21: ...7 Warning Decals PART NO 5312 Cover Removed Decal x1 PART NO 5154 Danger Decal x3...

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